“Running backs, all you’re looking for – well, number one – you’re looking for how they pick it up mentally, their footwork and obviously the pass protection,” Gruden said. “We take very seriously our pass protection around here. But as far as running the football, we’re going to see that on game day. You know, … Read more
This is a rolling blog covering the 2016 Washington Redskins Training Camp. Be sure to check back often for updates. Schedule: Camp opens at 9:30 a.m. today. First walkthrough scheduled at 10:35 a.m. Practice at 3 p.m. Junior Galette has been placed on the Reserve / Non-Football Injury List. Four players … Read more
Ordinarily, here would be your weekly Bacon Bits blog recapping the week in Washington Redskins news, however, there was literally no news to recap. Therefore, in the interest of having something to fill the white space the following is being cobbled together from a general upward tick in positive media coverage. Among those praising the … Read more
ESPN’s Adam Schefter does not believe the Redskins and franchise-tagged QB Kirk Cousins will reach a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline. Schefter thinks it will be “too difficult” to find the right value. “I think there would be teams willing to pay him if he were on the open market today more than … Read more
Taking a gander at the 2016 Washington Redskins depth chart it seems abundantly clear there are some veterans whose job security is in question. One recent development which will benefit at least two rookies is the approval of the league to keep the practice squad at ten players for the next two seasons. Here are … Read more
Redskins ILB Perry Riley (foot) will be ready for training camp. Riley has been shut down since December. He shed his walking boot last week and is on track for a late July return. OLB Junior Galette (Achilles) is also expected to be cleared for camp. Source:Mike Jones on Twitter Jun 16 – 9:16 AM … Read more
So, you’re a Skins fan with visions of touchdowns dancing in your head. All you’ve been thinking about since the draft is how many extra towels you’ll need to wipe up the drool over the potential of this 2016 Washington offense. After all, unless Kirk Cousins completely regresses it seems unfathomable the passing offense could … Read more
Enjoy your Memorial Day.